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GameStop Pro Members: Garmin Smartwatches: Fenix 6 Multisport GPS

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GameStop has for GameStop Pro Members: Select Garmin Smartwatches on sale starting from $99.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Must be logged in with your active GameStop Pro Membership account to get the sale price. You may become a Pro Member here for $14.99 and Earn 10,000 Reward Points (worth $10).
Available:Fenix 6 Specs:
  • Lens Material: Corning Gorilla Glass DX
  • Material: Stainless Steel Titanium
  • Display Size: Diameter: 1.3" (30.5mm)
  • Display Resolution: 280 x 280 Pixels
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Battery Life: Up to 14 Days In-Smartwatch Mode
Instinct Esports Specs:
  • Lens Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
  • Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer w/ Silicone strap
  • Display Size: Diameter: 0.9" (23mm)
  • Display Resolution: 2128 x 128 Pixels
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Battery Life: Up to 14 Days In-Smartwatch Mode

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • The Fenix 6 is:
    • The Instinct Esports is:
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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GameStop has for GameStop Pro Members: Select Garmin Smartwatches on sale starting from $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor CChoiVA for posting this deal.
  • Note: Must be logged in with your active GameStop Pro Membership account to get the sale price. You may become a Pro Member here for $14.99 and Earn 10,000 Reward Points (worth $10).
Available:Fenix 6 Specs:
  • Lens Material: Corning Gorilla Glass DX
  • Material: Stainless Steel Titanium
  • Display Size: Diameter: 1.3" (30.5mm)
  • Display Resolution: 280 x 280 Pixels
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Battery Life: Up to 14 Days In-Smartwatch Mode
Instinct Esports Specs:
  • Lens Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
  • Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer w/ Silicone strap
  • Display Size: Diameter: 0.9" (23mm)
  • Display Resolution: 2128 x 128 Pixels
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Battery Life: Up to 14 Days In-Smartwatch Mode

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • The Fenix 6 is:
    • The Instinct Esports is:
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Jun 24, 2022 12:40 PM
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simon468Jun 24, 2022 12:40 PM
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Wow! I love my 245 but this has me considering an upgrade.
Jun 24, 2022 12:55 PM
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mushmanJun 24, 2022 12:55 PM
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Can someone who is a Garmin expert - recommend a decent Garmin watch that can take phone calls (built-in Mic) from an Android phone?
Jun 24, 2022 1:01 PM
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kodemanJun 24, 2022 1:01 PM
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Quote from mer063 View quoted comment :
no. basic 6 does not have any built in memory. so no music, no maps, it even had troubles getting watch faces and even just updating to newer firmware. i bought it for 300 few month ago and returned it in a week. constantly freezing and even screen sucks on it.
I've had mine for over a year - I like the screen and it never freezes on me.
Jun 24, 2022 1:03 PM
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dst1Jun 24, 2022 1:03 PM
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https://www.dcrainmaker.com/produ...61#results

I created a link @DCRainmaker that compares the Fenix 6, Instinct, and Coros Pace 2 (as a reference point).

Both of these a good but not super-duper deals. One problem with the Instinct is that it was first released in 2018. So depending on when these were made the battery could have been sitting around for almost four years! That is not good. The Fenix is only three years old and in the middle of Garmin's four year life cycle. However, with the $15 Gamestop fee it becomes a real toss up between that and a Coros 2. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. My reaction is that of you are a Garmin fan and invested in their ecosystem the Fenix 6 becomes the superior choice. Otherwise read the reviews of both and pick your own.
Last edited by dst1 June 24, 2022 at 06:09 AM.
Jun 24, 2022 1:10 PM
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dreamweaver_Jun 24, 2022 1:10 PM
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Quote from mushman View quoted comment :
Can someone who is a Garmin expert - recommend a decent Garmin watch that can take phone calls (built-in Mic) from an Android phone?
I believe the only Garmin watch with a built in mic is the Venu 2s, which i believe on par with the Vivoactive4 but more focused on smartwatch functions. No Sim though, so you still need to be connected to your phone to take the call.
Jun 24, 2022 1:16 PM
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juiceSpringsteenJun 24, 2022 1:16 PM
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Very tempted by the price, but I'm still on the fence. I'm really interested in the battery life, but I don't think I have a use for all of the fitness tracking/data this watch is really built for.

Here's a YouTube vid comparing the Apple Watch series 6 to this Garmin Fenix 6:

https://youtu.be/Ipi_a2T5P3c
Jun 24, 2022 1:25 PM
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bsdcJun 24, 2022 1:25 PM
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Love my Fenix 6! Moved to it from a Forerunner 735XT. I use it for biking (daily), hiking, walking, working out. Battery lasts a very long time, even with heart rate displaying at all times.

I use this charger:
https://smile.amazon.com/EZCO-Com...B07L3WQSCS

and these screen protectors:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XY14JDV

Definitely get a screen protector. I knock mine against corners and walls all the time, because I am a big clumsy idiot.

I don't care about music/maps on watch since I always have my phone on me.

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Jun 24, 2022 1:25 PM
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lbp775Jun 24, 2022 1:25 PM
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Quote from mushman View quoted comment :
Can someone who is a Garmin expert - recommend a decent Garmin watch that can take phone calls (built-in Mic) from an Android phone?
I believe the Venu 2 Plus (not Venu 2S as mentioned earlier) is the only model that you'll be able to take calls from. Also keep in mind that you will only be able to respond to text by preconfigured responses as well as from an assistant (Bixby/Siri/Hey Google)
Jun 24, 2022 1:30 PM
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jtspreeJun 24, 2022 1:30 PM
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I ended up buying a Fenix 5X plus sapphire refurb instead of when I was looking at this. Longer battery life, music, maps.
Jun 24, 2022 1:32 PM
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TLOYouJun 24, 2022 1:32 PM
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Great deal. I have the Vivoactive 3 and been looking at upgrading to a fenix. May reactivate my Pro membership for this.

EDIT: Oh this is the fenix 6. I thought this was the 7. Still a good deal though.
Last edited by TLOYou June 24, 2022 at 06:51 AM.
Jun 24, 2022 1:39 PM
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lbp775Jun 24, 2022 1:39 PM
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Quote from juiceSpringsteen View quoted comment :
Very tempted by the price, but I'm still on the fence. I'm really interested in the battery life, but I don't think I have a use for all of the fitness tracking/data this watch is really built for.

Here's a YouTube vid comparing the Apple Watch series 6 to this Garmin Fenix 6:

https://youtu.be/Ipi_a2T5P3c
If battery life is what you're after then definitely go with a Garmin. All of the fitness features would just be icing on the cake. But keep in mind that smart functionality is a bit thin compared to an Apple watch. Coming from a Samsung Watch4 to a Fenix 7S, I went from having to charge everyday to once every 11 days.
Jun 24, 2022 1:40 PM
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DJPlayerJun 24, 2022 1:40 PM
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Just a comment here.. I'm confused why many of you are even considering a fenix.

I own a 6x fenix Sapphire. I've owned probably half a dozen garmin watches over time.. mostly forerunners.

These watches are for athletic training.. they are not fitness trackers per say. The only reason I bumped up from a Forerunner 645 Music to the fenix was the Open Water swimming activity tracking. You also get some better analytics (which is all configured by firstbeat). This is the difference between most companies and Garmin.. garmin designs to athletic performance while other manufacturers are more generalized.

The real value of Garmin's like this is the training aspect.. measure vo2 max (or at least giving their best guess). Determining how much recovery time you need between workouts.. Essentially pulling all that data together and guiding an individual how to train.

Maybe an example would help..

Currently my fitness level is increasing (vo2 max running and cycling), or at least on a weekly basis I'm on the right track. This is easier said than done. I'm currently in a slight anaerobic shortage, meaning I need to increase my length of intense workouts.. Therefore my focus has been a little swayed to low aerobic and high aerobic recently. Last night I slept a tiny bit over 8hrs, but in general the sleep was not the best b/c I didn't get nearly enough deep sleep. In general the sleep was decent enough not to prolong my recovery time. Recovery time = 4hrs, meaning I theoretically should be waiting a little bit till going at a very intense workout, as my muscles have not fully healed to be battered again.

This is the sorta stuff this watch is designed for. The vast majority of these analytics are designed by a company called firstbeat.

Another interesting example just b/c I'm typing.. My watch didn't alert me, but it clearly picked up I had a viral infection before I even felt anything (about a day before). Looking back I could see it in the details of the stress rating.. Which is really a measure of the variations of one's heartbeat.
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Jun 24, 2022 1:48 PM
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rhagins35Jun 24, 2022 1:48 PM
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Can this watch measure how many beers I've had?
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Jun 24, 2022 1:53 PM
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Almondguy32Jun 24, 2022 1:53 PM
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Just pulled the trigger. Had a ps4 pro trade in credit that was burning a hole in my wallet.

Unfortunately doordash couldn't do the same day delivery so I'll have to wait a few days in standard delivery.

I'm new to smartwatches. Basically needed something for my strength training, walking, sleep tracker and heart rate. This is probably overkill for those, let's see.

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Jun 24, 2022 1:53 PM
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SlikRickJun 24, 2022 1:53 PM
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Quote from rhagins35 View quoted comment :
Can this watch measure how many beers I've had?
You should assume it does because if you drink enough you wouldn't give a shit what some watch has to say about anything
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